American Journal of Environmental Protection

Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2023

  • The Impact of Urbanization Expansion on Agriculture Land in Rwanda: Case Study of Runda Sector, Kamonyi District

    Munyaneza Jean Pierre, Rwema Patrick, Ndolimana Elie, Nzayinambaho Justin, Nsanzumukiza Martin Vincent, Barahira Anita

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2023
    Pages: 85-91
    Received: 23 March 2023
    Accepted: 5 July 2023
    Published: 17 July 2023
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    Abstract: Urban expansion, a type of LCLU change that leads to substantial gains in urban/built-up areas at the expense of green or open spaces, is a common occurrence in developing countries. Documentary review was used to carry out a thorough examination of the pace of urban growth and its effects on agricultural land. Landsat images had to be retrieved, p... Show More
  • Dynamic Systems Model for Evaluating Atmospheric Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Accordance with USEPA CFR PART 98 Subpart W

    Marcelo Cruz dos Santos, Claudinei de Souza Guimarães, Amarildo da Cruz Fernandes

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2023
    Pages: 92-108
    Received: 5 June 2023
    Accepted: 4 July 2023
    Published: 17 July 2023
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    Abstract: The oil industry has a relevant role in the generation of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) in its various segments, among them the Exploration and Production of Oil and Natural Gas (E&P). There are several methodologies for GHG inventories, each with different degrees of uncertainty, which makes the quantification of emissions complex, given the large number... Show More
  • Research Article

    Physico-Chemical and Microbial Characterisation of Water from the Abengourou dam in Eastern Côte d’Ivoire

    Boukary Sawadogo*, Moussa Diagne Faye, Yacouba Konaté, Ange Ludovic Ekoun, Harouna Karambiri

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 4, August 2023
    Pages: 109-120
    Received: 1 June 2023
    Accepted: 4 July 2023
    Published: 26 July 2023
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    Abstract: The water from the Abengourou dam is used for the production of drinking water. This study aims to characterise this resource in order to assess the quality of the water for monitoring and sustainability of the operation. Six sampling points were identified, four of which were at the main entrances, one inside the water body and another at the dam.... Show More